NewsSupport-Free 3D Printing with 90° Overhang Angles? A New Study Reveals How Standard FDM Printers Can Do ItFor a long time, standard 3-axis fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer operators have followed a general rule: if you want to print a horizontal overhang, you need to print a sacrificial support structure underneath it, otherwise the hot plastic will…Archive
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NewsSupport-Free 3D Printing with 90° Overhang Angles? A New Study Reveals How Standard FDM Printers Can Do ItFor a long time, standard 3-axis fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer operators have followed a general rule: if you want to print a horizontal overhang, you need to print a sacrificial support structure underneath it, otherwise the hot plastic will…
NewsWhat If the Next 3D Printing Material Came from Your Kitchen?Researchers at Chalmers University (Sweden) have developed a biodegradable material for 3D printing made from baker’s yeast, wood cellulose fibers, seaweed alginate, vegetable glycerol, and water. The end result aims to be an alternative to construction materials such as plastic,
MaterialsAll You Need to Know About Nylon for 3D Printing3D printing nylon (polyamide) is a strong, stretchy artificial material made from synthetic polymers. Often fashioned into bristles, fabric, or sheets, and used especially in textiles and plastics, it is one of the most widely used polymers in the additive…
NewsThe Best 3D Prints to Celebrate the 2026 World CupThe wait is officially over: the World Cup kicks off today! As the world’s biggest football tournament gets underway, it’s time to bring that electric stadium energy into your home and show off your team pride like a true maker. We’ve…
NewsFormnext 2026: What to ExpectThe countdown to Formnext 2026 is officially underway. On June 9, the event’s vice presidents, Sascha F. Wenzler and Christoph Stüker, gathered in Paris to present the upcoming edition, which will take place in Frankfurt from November 17 to 20.…
GuidesDigitizing the Smile: Ben Wynne on the Future—and Ethics—of Automated DentistryAnyone who has swapped traditional braces for clear dental aligners knows the appeal: aligners are much more comfortable and inconspicuous, compared to wires in your mouth. As this consumer preference for a more discreet orthodontic experience drives a massive market…
PrintersFormlabs Releases the Fuse X1: Low-Cost, Industrial Large-Format SLS 3D PrintingToday, Formlabs announced the release of a new large-format SLS ecosystem that delivers same-day production-quality parts at 50% lower cost and 3x the throughput of competing systems. The ecosystems are being sold starting at $84,999, and are currently available for…
NewsFrom Faster Development to More Consistent Production: A Webinar on Resonant Mixing for AM MaterialsWe’ve all shaken a jar to mix something. Now imagine doing it 60 times per second, at forces of up to 100G, applied to some of the most advanced materials used in additive manufacturing. This is Vertical Resonant Oscillatory Mixing…
NewsNovak Djokovic’s Jacket at The French Open: A 3D-Printed Wolf and Real ClayThe 2026 Roland-Garros Tournament kicked off last week, and we can’t pass up the chance to highlight Novak Djokovic’s entrance. The Serbian player arrived wearing a jacket featuring a 3D-printed wolf and real clay from the legendary Parisian court. The…
Guides#3DStartup: MATERIAL’s 3D Printed Batteries Could Change the Way We Build DevicesFor decades, hardware design has been dictated by a stubborn reality: the battery is a block. Whether designing a drone or a smartphone, engineers have had to build around the rigid, heavy constraints of traditional cylindrical or prismatic cells, compromising…
NewsTCT 3Sixty 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the UK’s Biggest AM EventTCT 3Sixty 2026 opened yesterday at the NEC Birmingham, bringing together additive manufacturing professionals from across the UK and beyond. The event continues to offer a mix of technology showcases, industry case studies, and practical discussions focused on the realities&hell
PrintersEverything You Need to Know about Multi-Axis 3D PrintingIn the world of technology, 3D printing can sometimes feel like science fiction. But while we’ve grown used to watching printers lay down layer after flat layer, a new technique has been catching our attention: multi-axis 3D printing. By breaking…